GRE Word List

POTENTIAL

existing in possibility : capable of development into actuality

The meaning of the word potential is existing in possibility : capable of development into actuality.

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WordMeaning
redolentexuding fragrance : aromatic
almssomething (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor
invalidnot valid:
peripheralof, relating to, involving, or forming a periphery or surface part
discloseto make known or public
stodgyhaving a rich filling quality : heavy
antiquatedoutmoded or discredited by reason of age : old and no longer useful, popular, or accepted
osseousbony
histrionicdeliberately affected : overly dramatic or emotional : theatrical
peevishquerulous in temperament or mood : fretful